24 February 2013 happeningsthismonth www.bahrainthismonth.com When? February 1-28 Event? Charity events Venue? Various locations Raise awareness and funds for the Bahrain Cancer Society. E Call 17 233-080. When? February 4-5 Event? Insurance forum Venue? Gulf Hotel Industry leaders gather to learn about this burgeoning market. E Call 17 744-898. When? February 10-March 2 Event? Japanese doll exhibition Venue? National Museum, Gallery 1 Be fascinated by the range of dolls from the land of the rising sun. E Call 17 298-811. When? February 13-14 Event? Stand-up comedy Venue? InterContinental Regency Hotel Laugh your heart out as three international comedians hit the stage. E Call 36 663-509. When? February 14 Event? Charity dance class Venue? World Beat Fitness Centre and Café Join a global initiative to end violence against women and girls. E Call 17 612-576. When? February 20-21 Event? Men vs. women seminar Venue? Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel John Gray will explain how to understand the opposite sex. E Call 38 822-182. When? February 27-March 2 Event? Garden show Venue? BIECC Agribusiness is the order of the day at this annual event. E Visit www.bigs.com.bh. When? February 23 Event? Rheumatology conference Venue? Gulf Hotel Medical experts discuss how best to keep our joints moving. E Call 39 687-148. When? February 27 Event? Leadership seminar Venue? Crowne Plaza Deepak Chopra will inspire us to be the leader we cherish. E Call 36 048-699. When? February 27-28 Event? National racing festival Venue? Bahrain International Circuit Enjoy two days of racing with activities for the family. E Call 17 450-000. When? March 1-2 Event? Amwaj Shopping Festival Venue? The Lagoon, Amwaj Islands Put your shopping shoes on for a popular bazaar. E Call 17 713-716. The Amwaj Shopping Festival is back again with a fun-filled weekend extravaganza. The family shopping bazaar, to be held on March 1-2 at The Lagoon Park on Amwaj Islands, will have stalls and entertainment for everyone, with exhibitors displaying an array of goods. Take your pick from beautiful hand-crafted jewellery, artworks and clothes, and much more; you can expect a range of activities to keep the kids occupied as well. After your shopping spree, there’s now a great selection of restaurants and cafés at The Lagoon to indulge in a bite to eat. E Call 17 713-716. Laugh out loud The Chuckle Club offers up a treat this month with a Valentine’s Day special event, for two nights on February 13-14 at the InterContinental Regency Hotel. Organised by Punchline Media, the line-up features Andy Robinson (pictured), Keith Farnan and Mary Bourke. Tickets are priced at BD15 per person and can be picked up at Virgin Megastore. E Call 36 663-509 or visit www.punchlineme.com. Hold your horses The prestigious Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Trophy is back for its 13th edition with a range of challenges for participants. The cup aims to attract riders from different areas of Bahrain’s equestrian world, alongside a unique race for the disabled. The event takes place on February 18, at the Rashed Equestrian and Horseracing Club. E Call 17 713-716. Mars versus Venus John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, will be in town for a two-day seminar, at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, on February 20-21. John, whose book explores the relationship between the men and women, will speak about how to best understand the opposite sex. Around the world the book has sold 50 million copies, including 14 million in Arabic. E Call 38 822-182. Amwaj Festival
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